McGinnis Moesgaard

Caseinophosphopeptides (CPPs) are a group of bioactive polypeptides hydrolyzed from caseins. Theaflavin-3,3′-digallate (TF-3) is a characteristic biofunctional polyphenol in black tea. In the present study, the interactions between CPPs and TF-3 were systematically investigated with fluorescence quenching, quartz crystal microbalance with…[Read more]

Induction of labour is a two-step process involving cervical ripening and the initiation of uterine contractions, with the goal of achieving vaginal birth. To optimize the chance of a safe and timely vaginal birth, the process of induction of labour should be evidence based and individualized to the given person and situation. In this study, we…[Read more]

The exotic invasive tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, appeared in southern Switzerland in 2003. The spread of the mosquito has been surveyed constantly since then, and an integrated vector management (IVM) has been implemented to control its numbers. The control measures focus on the aquatic phase of the mosquito with removal of breeding sites and…[Read more]

After controlling for covariates, crime (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 1.59 (95%CI 1.06-2.38), no streetlights (AOR = 1.65, 95%CI 1.06-2.57), and traffic (AOR = 1.74, 95%CI 1.16-2.62) were all significantly associated with anxiety. Only traffic was significantly associated with depression (AOR = 1.61, 95%CI1.05-2.47). A lack of nearby shops (AOR =…[Read more]

Lung interstitial macrophages (IMs) can be polarized towards an alternative activation phenotype in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mice. However, the role of alternative activation of lung IMs in Th2 cell responses in the asthmatic murine is still unclear. Here, we leverage an anti-F4/80 treatment which has been shown to selectively deplete IMs…[Read more]

Glycosylation plays important roles in SARS-CoV-2 infection. We describe here a facile chemoenzymatic synthesis of core-fucosylated N-glycopeptides derived from the SARS-CoV-2 Spike protein and their binding with glycan-dependent neutralizing antibody S309 and human lectin CLEC4G. The synthetic glycopeptides provide tools for further functional…[Read more]

al health following COVID-19 and warrant specific attention on future studies of PASC.

In February 2020, a man returned to the United States after an 11-day trip to India and died of primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by nasal exposure to the free-living ameba

found in warm water. We identified potential exposures, confirmed…[Read more]

[Conclusion] Our findings may facilitate a better understanding of the changes in muscle activity of the lower limb muscles due to differences in TA and KA.[Purpose] This study examined the effect of motor functioning, cognitive functioning, and activities of daily living on improvements in care need levels of older adults requiring low-level care…[Read more]

The spring ligament complex (SLC) supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, particularly in standing. We evaluated posture-related changes in the thickness and length of the three SLC bundles and their histology.

The thickness and length of the supramedial calcaneonavicular ligament (smCNL), medioplantar oblique calcaneonavicular…[Read more]

g them from other oncocytic renal neoplasms.

Approximately 2% to 6% of men undergoing vasectomy will ultimately have it reversed. Cost is a major consideration for patients and providers with regard to vasovasostomy. Opportunities for cost savings for vasectomy reversal lie in the reduction of variable costs, namely operative time and…[Read more]